The training manual “Pagsasanay sa Disaster Preparedness at Contingency Planning” is composed of four modules that were based on the experiences of communities, schools, and the local government units under the project Strengthening Assets and Capacities of Communities and Local Governments for Resilience to Disasters (ACCORD).

The ACCORD Project is funded by the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) and the Corporate Network for Disaster Response (CNDR). Its aims to help increase the capacities of communities to reduce their risks agianst disasters. The project operates in 16 barangays and 20 schools in the municipalities of Dingalan in Aurora, Calabanga in Camarines Sur, and St. Bernard sa Southern Leyte.

Recognizing the importance and effectiveness of community training in increasing the capacities of communities, the ACCORD project has developed the the 4-module traning manual which aims to become a reference material for the conduct of Disaster Risk Reduction Training. The book is composed of four modules: Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM); Disaster Preparedness; Contingency Planning; and Conduct of Community Drill.

It also serves as a sourcebook of information, excercises and activities for the effective conduct of DRR training. Overall, the manuals are based on the experiences of the ACCORD project and is a fit documentation of all the efforts of community members and their involvement in the successful implementation of the project.

The manuals were published in 2009 by CNDR and CARE through the support and funding of the European Commission Humanitarian Aid department, under the “Fifth DIPECHO Action Plan for Southeast Asia.”

Click on the title below to download the publication:

Complete:
Pagsasanay sa Disaster Preparedness at Contingency Planning (23 MB, pdf, includes 4 modules)

Per Module:
Module 1 : Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM)
Module 2 : Disaster Preparedness
Module 3 : Contingency Planning
Module 4 : Conduct of Community Drill

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